Besides the strength enhancement and strain improvement (strain-hardening behavior), use of natural fibers as reinforcement in cement-based matrices can also be highlighted an economical eco-friendly alternative for future construction industry. In present work, composites reinforced by sisal were produced tested under direct tensile loading. The Portland cement was partially replaced pozzolans...

The search for new alternative materials employment in the construction industry is necessary more sustainable development. demolition waste (CDW), as well by-products generated by initiatives, such slag, fly ash (FA), palm oil fuel (POFA), metakaolin (MK), silica fume (SF), and rice husk (RHA), are objects of studies several segments civil sector. addition these wastes to currently used produc...

Two major concerns for cement factories are environmental aspects and production costs. The number of cement factories is increasing in Iran which from an environmental point of view is not favorable. Different pozzolans such as brick, potted clay, volcanic rocks, sedimentary rocks and rice bran were used in the cement produced by Lamerd factory in the south of Iran. Among these additives, ...